Phillip Cato - How do we know what we think we know?
Beyond the Binary Video Series
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5m 2s
Philip Cato, a retired Episcopal priest and naval reserve chaplain, discusses the significance of approaching gender identity and gender formation through scientific inquiry rather than intuition alone. Drawing from philosophy, bioethics, and medical research, he examines how knowledge advances through testing and discovery, particularly in understanding human development. This video explores epistemology, the role of assumptions in gender classification, and the value of science in fostering a more accurate and inclusive understanding of gender. A critical resource for educators, researchers, and scholars in ethics, biology, and gender studies.
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